Finance & Accounting Manager
Full-time
Not specified
Sharjah
to be discussed
Established in 2000, Tradewind Finance is a leading global trade finance company specializing in post-
shipment financing, invoice discounting, and non-recourse factoring solutions. With a network of offices
throughout the world, including our headquarters in Germany, we provide financing across international
markets.
Diversity and dedication define our team.
Our diverse team, representing cultures across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, brings
deep expertise in international trade and finance. We are committed to empowering businesses by
providing liquidity solutions that enhance cash flow and foster sustainable growth, with a strong focus on
supporting SMEs worldwide.
Want to make an impact in international trade finance? Become part of Tradewind Finance!
- Maintain a strong understanding of and adherence to IFRS standards in all accounting practices and financial reporting, including preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
- Lead engagements with auditors and regulatory authorities, ensuring clear financial reporting and fulfilment of statutory audit obligations.
- Manage and oversee transfer pricing compliance for the Sharjah entity.
- Preparing and filing VAT and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and deadlines.
- Conduct thorough reviews of balance sheet schedules related to VAT and corporate tax to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Provide financial forecasts and ROI analyses to support business development and strategic decision-making.
- Liaising with foreign affiliates & branches of the group.
- Localise and adapt the group’s cost management system to align with regional requirements and operational needs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define financial goals, develop strategies, and support long-term organizational growth.
- Prepare annual budget, planning and forecast and ensure ongoing budget monitoring.
- To maintain proper record of all transactions of the company, mainly payments, receipts.
- To evaluate existing financial processes and introduce enhancements in order to improve controls where needed and re-organisation of processes within accounting to ensure operational excellence within the department.
- To ensure that the company’s IT needs are identified and met.
- To provide proper financial input towards helping the Group management take sound business.
What we are looking for:
Skills
- Proactive, team player with a straightforward approach.
- Excellent attention to detail, autonomous and good adaptation skills.
- Inter-personal skills that enable you to communicate efficiently at all levels of the Tradewind Group.
Experience
- Strong demonstrable working knowledge of IFRS is mandatory.
- Any experience in other international accounting standards is a plus.
Languages
- Excellent skills in spoken and written English. Skills in German language is desirable, but not mandatory.
- A position in which you can develop your horizon within a vibrant international organization.
- Competitive salary & bonus based on performance.
- Hybrid working environment with a minimum of three days in the office.
Questions? Get in touch
Ms. Veronica DMello
Head of HR UAE & India
Tradewind Middle East Limited
Office No: 304, 3rd Floor, Liberty House, DIFC
PO Box 506981, Dubai
United Arab Emirates